Programming
Competition country: International / Other
Rated Expert, A team robotics competition in which students build and program an industrial-sized robot for an annual game and three-team alliance matches. For ages 14-18 (grades 9-12) through a registered team with adult mentors; teams also plan for equipment, workspace, travel and events. Teams integrate mechanical, electrical and software systems with testing, strategy, fundraising, outreach and judged awards across a long season.
Eligible ages: 14 - 18
School level: Grades 9-12 / ages 14-18
Competition stages: Game release, robot build, district or regional events, and possible championship qualification
Registration method: School or Individual
Fee: $6,500 for a newly formed 2026-2027 team; other costs may apply
Online / in-person: In-person
Competition date start: 9 Jan 2027
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The 2026-2027 BIOCORE game releases January 9, 2027. The fee shown is the official new-team registration amount, not a total team budget.
Last checked at: 6 Aug 2026
Verification status: Verified
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